People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1897 — Wedding Reception. [ARTICLE]

Wedding Reception.

A social function of surpassing brilliancy was that given this Thursday night by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Williams for their daughter Mamie and her husband, Mr. Charles Porter, upon returning from their honeymoon abroad. The young people were both raised in Rensselaer and have a host of warm friends, who were delighted at the happy culmination of their long courtship on the third of March, when they were quietly married and left on a trip through the south. The wedding trip carried them to Chattanooga, New Orleans, Tampa, Polatka, Jacksonville, St. Augustine and many other points of interest, including a call upon Albert Fendig, a former Rensselaer boy, at Brunswick, Georgia. They arrived home on the 30th and with but a day’s rest prepared to receive their friends. The spacious rooms of Williams home were never befoi’e as cheerfully ablaze and “welcome” was manifest in every detail of the tasteful arrangements, smilax, carnations, and roses contributed a profusion of floral decorations, and a bank of potted plants added a charm to the parlor attractions. It was, undoubtedly, the crowning success in fashionable dress of all Rensselaer receptions, destined to be long remembered for its brilliancy and accepted as the new standard of excellence for future events to equal or excel.

The bride’s gown was of white crystal silk, trimmed in chiffon arid lace; and the groom wore an evening suit of conventional black. The guests began arriving at 8 o’clock, Mr. Jay Stockton wel-„ coming them at the door. Mesdames Coen, Stockton, Wishard and Misses Nowels and Hemphill received. The bridal pair stood in the parlor and the guests were presented as they came from the cloak rooms. Quite 140 were present and the large house was severely taxed to accommodate brilliant assemblage. Mrs. Delos Thompson, Mrs. Skinner and Miss Utter entertained with music. Mr. Ernest Wishard read an original poem in honor of the bride and groom, which we regret not being abie to publish herewith, but which will appear in our next issue. .Refreshments light but delectable, were served from 8:30 to 12 o’clock, the tables, being beautifully decorated with smilax and carnations. It will be about May Ist before Mi', and Mrs. Porter can occupy their new home, which is receiving some finishing touches before installing the furniture. GUESTS. Mr. arid Mrs. John Makeever, J. C. Porter, B. D, Utter. O. O. Starr, L. A. Bostwick. W. Duvall. J. F. Warren, it. B. Harris. H U. Purler, K.P. Benjayiin, J. E. Fly mi. Frank Wood. Granville Moody, 1). A. Stoner, J. M. Wasson, J. A. Sharp. K. A. Parker, s. P. Thompson, R. ’.V, Sprigg. E. c. English. B F. Ferguson. A. \\ . (ole. It M Yeoman. 11. .1. Jvannal, Rob’t Randle. < W. Hanley, 11. L. Brown, \v E. Sanders. I) Gamble. A. S. Larue. A. F . Long, L. I) Rhoades, .1. F Hardman. C. G. Spithv. it IJ. Novels. J, L. Brady. B. E. White, W all ace I ohinson. G. W . Coen. FI. P. Honan. K. L. Hollingsworth, M B. Alter. J. N. Lealherman. W. L. Wishard, W. B. Austin, G. K Murray. (;. Iv. Hollingsworth. F. D. < raig,.Mr. am skinner of Kentland, Bruce l ull; i ll . f Brook. Mr:G N Du .1. II tint . M. F. Ciiilcote. J. G Harris. L. i l , utllg. .1. E W iison. Everett NoWeli. tins-, i a ■ kills. Elvin Overton. J A. Overton. I.i tn -i Wishard. Warrtu Washburn. Frank Maloy, Jay Stockton Mrs. L Strong, in :os Thompson, ,1. Sharp, A. K. Stoekton. j Misses Elia Ritchie. Arillai otlon. Jennie Harris, Stella. Par;.in.son. Nellie Moss. Martha Robinson Frank Irwin. Maude Hemphill, Belle Marshall. I ra McGowan. Fannie Wood, Blanche Alper. Deihia Nowels. .Fima Kennedy. Susie Parker. Grace VaMalta. Mary Utter, Nellie Coen, Lizzie French, Mary Yates. Nellie liopkins. Maude Spitler